Raipur/Bijapur, Jan 18 (IANS) In a major success for security forces, six Maoists, including four women cadres, have been neutralised in a fierce encounter in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, an official said.The operation, carried out by a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), COBRA and Special Task Force (STF), marks a significant blow to Maoist activities in the region.Among the slain Maoists, notorious commander DVCM Dilip Bedja, ACM Madvi Kosa, woman ACM Lakhi Madkam and party me…
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Raipur/Bijapur, Jan 15 (IANS) In a major breakthrough for Chhattisgarh’s anti-Maoist campaign, 52 cadres of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) laid down arms and surrendered to security forces, marking a significant step toward peace in the Bastar region. The ceremony, held under the theme “Poona Margem: Rehabilitation to Rejuvenation – A New Beginning of Peace and Trust”, reflected the success of the state government’s rehabilitation policy coupled with development initiatives s…
Bengaluru, Jan 14 (IANS) BJP’s Karnataka unit on Wednesday said that there is a suspicion of about 2 lakh illegal Bangladeshi nationals settling in Bengaluru city, and urged the state government to form the Special Task Force (STF) to identify and deport them immediately.Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly R. Ashoka said that, “There is suspicion that around two lakh illegal Bangladeshi immigrants are settled in Bengaluru city alone. Mr. Home Minister G. Parameshwara, illegal immigran…
Patna, Jan 9 (IANS) The Bihar Police on Friday released its 2025 annual report card, claiming a significant decline in serious crimes across the state.According to figures shared by Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar, cases of murder, robbery, riots and bank robberies have dropped substantially compared to the previous year, reflecting the impact of intensified policing and targeted enforcement.As per the data, murder cases declined by 8.3 per cent, robberies fell by 26.9 per cent, and…
Chandigarh, Jan 7 (IANS) In a resounding strike against organised crime, the Special Task Force (STF) of Haryana Police has secured the extradition of wanted gangster Aman Kumar, alias Aman Bhainswal, from the US. This is the sixth extradition carried out by STF since 2025 and the second major operation executed from the US, significantly strengthening the state’s anti-crime enforcement framework.Responding to the success of the high-level operation, DGP Ajay Singhal issued a warning to criminal…
Guwahati, Jan 3 (IANS) The 11 arrested associates of the Bangladesh-based jihadi terror outfit Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK) have confessed to their involvement in the activities alleged in the FIR during interrogation, Assam Police sources said on Saturday.The Special Task Force (STF) of the Assam Police had arrested the 11 associates on December 30 during coordinated operations carried out across multiple locations in Assam’s Barpeta, Chirang, Baksa and Darrang districts, as well as in neighbou…
Kolkata, Dec 30 (IANS) The Kolkata Police’s Special Task Force (STF), on Tuesday, recovered multiple firearms and arrested two persons in connection with it, police said. According to the police, acting on a tip-off, officers of STF detained two youths from the Strand Road in Kolkata.Several firearms were seized which were in the possession of the accused duo. Following the recovery of firearms, questions have been raised about the origin of these weapons and their intended destination. Police h…
Patna, Dec 29 (IANS) The investigation into the multi-crore theft at the famous Thave Durga Temple in Bihar’s Gopalganj has taken a dramatic turn, leaving both police officials and the people stunned. The Gopalganj police’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) conducted a continuous 24-hour excavation guided by the beeping signals of metal detectors.One after another, two priceless Ashtadhatu idols of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita were recovered from beneath the ground on Monday.The major breakthrough c…
Lucknow, Dec 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday informed the Assembly that no deaths have occurred in the state due to the consumption of codeine-based cough syrup.Responding to the issue raised by the Leader of the Opposition at the start of the House proceedings, the Chief Minister questioned the intent of the opposition members. He said legislators should come to the House after properly studying the facts and must uphold its dignity.“The issue was raised as so…